'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level': PSU plans multi-million dollar automotive program expansion
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University is looking to make a multi-million dollar expansion to its automotive program.
'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level,' said Professor Tim Dell, diesel and heavy equipment coordinator.
Pittsburg State University is seeking final funding for a new 20 million dollar facility, which will sit here—north of the Crossland Technology Center.
'We've got all the stakeholders involved and have been able to custom tailor a facility that's going to meet the needs of the program.'
The facility will provide students laboratory space to train in, as well as use heavy equipment like diesel engines, hydraulic systems, hybrid and electric vehicles, and more.
'We need to be able to provide our students and our industry the best possible technology. And so that's going to enable us to do that,' said Dell.
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He says currently, the collision repair and insurance technology lab is cramped, and the hybrid electric technology is in the automotive service facility.
Dell says this new facility would allow those programs to have their own space.
'We'll be able to move this equipment that's directly right outside our lab, allowing the automotive foyer to expand. And so it has a very large domino effect on all of the programs.'
This two-phase project would be funded by private gifts, along with state and federal funding the university is hoping to secure.
'We are working now. A couple of weeks ago, we released the naming and sponsorship opportunities to all of industry and our advisors. And so now we're just waiting to see those conversations hopefully spark up here soon,' said Madisyn Hite, PSU Crossland College of Technology director of development.
The goal, once funding is secured, is for architectural plans to be finalized in 2026, with construction completed in the fall of 2027.
'I'm so excited for not only our students, but our industry. Industry needs hires. They need our students. So if we can up our numbers and put out more students, what better way to help our community and the surrounding communities,' said Hite.
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